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Coronavirus lockdown – we’re here to help

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| Covid-19

It looks as though we’re all going to be locked down and told to stay at home for some time to come. Many of us are working from home as much as possible, and relying on our computers, phones, tablets and the internet to keep us in touch with our work colleagues, friends and family. […]

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Stay safe online – social media (Part 2)

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| Covid-19, Online Safety

In part 2 of this series, Dave introduces some more social media applications that you might (or might not) find useful. He also recaps some tips on how to stay safe The best of the rest In part 1 of this series, I looked at what I class to be the ‘top 6’ social media […]

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Stay safe online – social media (Part 1)

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| Covid-19, Online Safety

While we’re in lockdown we’re using social media more than ever. But are we doing it safely? What are the risks? How can we protect ourselves? What even is social media? In this first article in a series, Dave takes you through the most popular social networking platforms, and gives some general advice about using […]

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Stay safe online – “sextortion” scams

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| Covid-19, Online Safety

I have been contacted by at least 2 people over the last week, both of whom were extremely concerned. They had received an email with the following text (or similar), and didn’t know what to do about it. In this post, I’ll explain why this scam is nothing to worry about, and some steps you […]

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Stay safe online – all about apps

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| Covid-19, Online Safety

It’s been a while since our last blog post, but we have had a request from a client to explain the world of apps. During the lockdown, we’re all relying more on our devices to keep us entertained, keep fit, stay in touch and home-school our kids. Not to mention manage our money and order […]

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Stay safe online – choosing a secure PIN

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| Covid-19, Online Safety

With the Coronavirus outbreak, shops are asking us to use contactless payments instead of cash. However, many of us don’t have a contactless card, and for payments over £40 and to draw money out of an ATM you need a PIN (personal identification number). Some other services also ask for a PIN, in fact Windows […]

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Stay safe online – Phishing, Vishing and Smishing

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| Covid-19, Online Safety

You might have heard the term “Phishing” bandied around, and be vaguely aware that it’s something bad guys use to scam you. But you probably haven’t a clue what “Vishing” and “Smishing” are, or even if they’re actually a thing. In this article, Dave explains all of these scammer techniques, how they work and how […]

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Stay safe online – web conferencing (and the trouble with Zoom)

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| Covid-19, Online Safety

Working from home has been on the rise for a number of years. Even before the Coronavirus pandemic, the number of people working from home was estimated to be somewhere between 4.5 and 8 million. Since we were all told to stay at home, this figure has exploded, and one tool that helped people in […]

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Stay safe online – ‘Fake News’ and how to spot it

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| Covid-19, Online Safety

Fake News. It’s everywhere. According to some people “all news is fake news”. Some world leaders agree and constantly use the phrase – usually to divert attention from their own failures. Some world leaders actively promote fake news. But the truth is, we’re overwhelmed with information, especially during the Coronavirus crisis. It can be difficult […]

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Stay safe online – social engineering

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If you’ve read our previous posts on choosing secure passwords and security best practices, you’re already well on your way to being safer online. However, there is one trick that scammers use to get past our defences that even the most clued-up users can fall for. In this article, Dave explains social engineering techniques and […]

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Stay safe online – security best practices

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Online security can be hard and confusing. We’re overwhelmed with scare stories about hackers, identity thieves, scammers and other ne’er-do-wells constantly trying to get at our personal data and empty our bank accounts. According to this website, we Brits have a 1 in 4 chance of being a victim of cybercrime, and stand to lose […]

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